Oxford Health NHS Trust
Community Children’s Nurse

The closing date is 19 November 2026

Job summary
Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a compassionate Community Children's Nurse to join our team delivering high-quality care across Oxfordshire. This role involves providing specialist nursing care and advice to children with acute and long-term conditions, disabilities and complex health needs, including continuing care, respite, palliative and end-of-life care.

You will work with families, supporting care at home and advocating for the child's wishes and best interests. Working with health, education and social care partners, you will help deliver family-centred care.

The Oxfordshire Community Children's Nursing Team supports children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex health needs across the county. Based in Witney and supporting the West Oxfordshire locality, you will also travel across the county.

We offer induction, supervision and development opportunities.

Core service hours are 08:00-20:00, 7 days a week. Staff work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

This role is subject to evaluation and duties may change.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care within the Community Children's Nursing Service.
• Support children and young people with complex, acute, life-limiting and end-of-life care needs, enabling them to receive care safely at home.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers and families to build confidence and competence in caring for their child and promoting positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with community teams, schools, hospitals and external agencies to ensure coordinated, seamless care for children and their families.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, acting as a clinical resource and providing specialist advice and support to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and learning opportunities for junior staff and students, supporting their development and performance.
• Promote high standards of professional practice through effective record keeping, clinical governance, safeguarding, evidence-based care and advocacy for children's rights.

About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, schools and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-CH8393436
Job locations: Children's Community Nursing Team - Adult Mental Health Building, Nuffield Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JQ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Children's Nurse
• Desirable: Community Specialist Practitioner Award: Community Children's Nursing
• Desirable: Palliative Care Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Acute paediatric nursing experience
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Essential: Evidence of clinical leadership
• Desirable: Community Nursing experience
• Desirable: Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care
• Desirable: Paediatric nursing skills in Intravenous Therapy administration, Cardio-respiratory care, enteral feeding and wound care
• Desirable: Experience in acting as a student nursing supervisor/ assessor

Job related skills

• Essential: Awareness and acceptance of Children's Rights
• Essential: Ability to work in different environments
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: West Locality Team Lead, Laura Breakwell, Laura.Breakwell@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01865902700

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